Stan Robinson (rugby league)
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| Full name | Stanley Herbert Robinson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 4 April 1911[1] Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 28 April 1995 (aged 84) Bexley, New South Wales, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Fullback | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Stanley Herbert Robinson (1911–1995) was an Australian rugby league player who played in the 1930s.
Playing career
A talented full-back, Robinson played seven seasons with St. George between 1931 and 1937, and played in the 1933 Grand Final losing to Newtown 18–5.
He also represented New South Wales City Firsts on two occasions in 1933 and 1935.[2]
In 1935, Robinson played in the historic blowout winning 91–6 against Canterbury at Earl Park, Arncliffe. As of the 2023 NRL season, this remains the biggest recorded victory by a team and the biggest winning margin.[3][4]
Death
Robinson died on 28 April 1995, aged 83.[5]
Career stats
Club
| Season | Team | Appearances | Tries | Goals | Goal-kicking percentage | Field goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 NSWRFL Season | St. George Dragons | 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1932 NSWRFL Season | St. George Dragons | 8 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 5 |
| 1933 NSWRFL Season | St. George Dragons | 15 | - | 11 | - | - | 22 |
| 1934 NSWRFL Season | St. George Dragons | 14 | - | 14 | - | - | 28 |
| 1935 NSWRFL Season | St. George Dragons | 16 | 1 | 4 | - | - | 11 |
| 1936 NSWRFL Season | St. George Dragons | 10 | - | 6 | - | - | 12 |
| 1937 NSWRFL Season | St. George Dragons | 4 | - | - | - | - | - |
Representative
| Years | Team | Appearances | Tries | Goals | Goal-kicking percentage | Field goals | Points |
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| 1933, 1935 | NSW City | 2 | - | - | - | - | - |
References
- 1 2 "Stan Robinson - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugby League Project.
- ↑ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 (ISBN 1875169571)
- ↑ "May 11: Lote breaks scoring record; JT rejects rugby offer". National Rugby League.
- ↑ "Dragons - Our Proud History - St George and Illawarra Rugby League". jubileeavenue.com.au. Retrieved 2 June 2019.
- ↑ Sydney Morning Herald: Death notice 3/5/95
- ↑ "Stan Robinson - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 2 June 2019.